When the court orders a custody arrangement, both the custodial and non-custodial parents have the right to seek a modification. However, the Minnesota family court has very strict modification requirements and always considers the best interests of the child above...
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Decoding the acronyms of the Minnesota family court system
Families involved with the court system during Minnesota divorce and custody will encounter countless acronyms. Understanding these abbreviations can make it easier to navigate the legal system. These are some of the key acronyms used by attorneys, judges and others...
Where should your child custody transfer take place?
Focusing on the best interests of your kids may help you maintain your sanity during your divorce. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have decided to share legal and physical custody of your kids, you probably cannot cut your current husband or wife out of your life...
How to successfully co-parent after divorce
Should you and your spouse decide to divorce, your immediate attention should turn to the well-being of your children. There are things the both of you can do to provide stability and ensure that they receive all the support they need during this difficult time. Once...
Learning to share as parents
You and your spouse have decided it’s in everyone’s best interest if you part ways. While your marriage may be coming to an end, the children mean that you’ll need to have a working partnership for years to come. Conflict between parents can cause children to have...
What is the real deal with “deadbeat dads”?
"Deadbeat dad" is a negative phrase used to describe dads who fail to pay child support and take care of their children. It became a catchphrase in the 1990s when divorce rates were high. It is a derogative way to label a father who is seen as not doing hid duty...
Understanding the difference between legal and physical custody
As a soon-to-be divorced Minnesota parent, you may have heard that joint custody represents the best post-divorce option for your minor children. This is true in many situations, but not all of them. In addition, you need to understand that two kinds of joint custody...
What is in the child’s best interests?
It seems that when discussing child custody arrangements after parental separation, many people make assumptions about what would be in the child's best interests. However, it's important that guesswork is not relied upon when it comes to raising a child. If you want...
Common family law acronyms explained
When going through a divorce or another family law issue, you will learn a lot of new acronyms and terms. Judges and lawyers frequently use abbreviations to save space in documents and time in conversations. For those unfamiliar with the legal jargon,...
Understanding the definitions of legal and physical custody
If you are navigating the child custody process in Minnesota, you may find that the different terms and legal jargon make everything feel more complex and overwhelming. It is very important that you understand what the different terms mean, because otherwise, you may...
